Cisplatin

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UPMCCUPMCCancer CentersInformationfor PatientsOther Names:Platinol®, platinumisplatin(Generic Name)About This DrugCisplatin is a drug used to treat cancer. Thisdrug is given intravenously (IV).• numbness or tingling in your ﬁngers, toes,or face• blurred vision• soreness of the mouth and throat. You mayhave red areas, white patches, or sores thatare painful.Possible Side Effects• Sexual problems and reproduction concerns• Allergic reactions to this drug are rare, butmay occur. In men and women both, thismay occur in some patients. Signs of allergicdrug may temporarily or permanently affectreaction are rash or itching, dizziness or light-your ability to have children. This cannot beheadedness, shortness of breath, or palpita-determined before your therapy. In men, thistions (feeling your heart beat rapidly).drug may interfere with your ability to have• bone marrow depression. This is a decreasesexual relations. In women, menstrual bleed-in the number of white blood cells, red blooding may become irregular or stop while youcells, and platelets. Bone marrow depressionare receiving this drug. Do not assume thatusually occurs 18 to 23 days after the drug isyou cannot become pregnant if you do notgiven and may increase your risk of infection,have a menstrual period. Women may experi-fatigue, and bleeding.ence signs of menopause like vaginal dryness• nausea and vomiting. These symptoms mayor itching.occur within the ﬁrst hour of treatment and◆This drug may have harmful effects on themay last for a few days to a week.unborn child, so effective methods of birth• changes in kidney function. This drug maycontrol should be used during your cancereffect how your kidneys work. You may expe-treatment.rience a decrease in urination, weight gain, or◆Genetic counseling is available to you toabnormal changes in your electrolytes. Youdiscuss the effect of this drug therapy onmay develop anemia, which is a low red bloodfuture pregnancies. In addition, a geneticcell count that may cause you to feel extreme-counselor can review the potential risksly tired. Your kidney function will be checkedof problems in the fetus due to this medi-as needed.cation if an exposure during pregnancy• High-frequency hearing loss may occur. Us-has occurred.ing IV ﬂuids before and during the cisplatininfusion may reduce or prevent this condition.Occasionally ringing in the ears occurs.continued

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